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Woman Pulling a Thorn from Her Heel

Barthélemy Prieur

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a nude female figure in a leaning pose, with her left leg raised and supported on a small pedestal draped with fabric. Her right hand touches her raised foot, while her left hand rests on her knee, and her head is tilted downward, with her hair styled in a bun. The sculpture is made of a dark brown material that has a smooth, polished surface, likely bronze. The figure is detailed and lifelike, suggesting a mastery of anatomical representation, creating a naturalistic impression as though the figure is engaged in a moment of personal grooming or contemplation.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th or early 17th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5818 × 7273 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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